Cajun Shrimp Dip
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Cajun Shrimp Dip
Description
Cajun Shrimp Dip brings together peeled, deveined shrimp cooked with red bell peppers, garlic, and Cajun seasoning, then mixed with cream cheese, sour cream, Parmesan, and mozzarella cheeses. The mixture is spread into a baking dish, topped with more mozzarella, and baked until bubbly and golden. The result is a creamy, mildly spicy dip with tender shrimp chunks and a rich cheesy crust. The reserved whole shrimp and diced peppers garnish the dip, adding color and texture. This baked dip offers a blend of creamy, cheesy, and spicy flavors with a smooth, rich texture balanced by the shrimp's firmness.
The dip is best served warm, making it a fitting appetizer for gatherings or game days when paired with crackers, sliced baguette, or vegetable sticks. Its rich, savory profile brings a boost of flavor without overwhelming the palate, making it approachable and satisfying.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Shrimp peeled and deveined (leave the tails on 3 shrimp for garnish, raw
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper finely diced, or green bell pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 1/4 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese finely grated
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese divided use, shredded
- 2 tablespoons green onions sliced
- red bell pepper optional, diced, for garnish
- green bell pepper optional, diced, for garnish
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a small skillet or baking dish with cooking spray.
- Set aside the 3 whole shrimp with tails on for garnish. Chop the remaining shrimp into 1/2 inch pieces.
- Heat the butter in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the shrimp, including the 3 reserved shrimp. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the bell peppers, garlic and Cajun seasoning to the pan. Cook for an additional 2 minutes or until shrimp are pink and opaque. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove the whole shrimp from the pan and set aside.
- Pour the shrimp and pepper mixture into a bowl along with the cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, parmesan cheese and 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese. Stir to combine gently.
- Spread the shrimp mixture into the prepared pan and top with remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until dip is golden brown and bubbling.
- Garnish with reserved shrimp, peppers and green onions, then serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 275 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 275kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 204mg | 68% |
| Sodium | 754mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 127mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 855IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 3.1mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 281mg | 28% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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